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Powerquest_Baby!!

05-10-2009 01:32 AM

Help! Need to run new wires through the trailer!

My wire broke in my attempt to pull the new wire thru the trailer (with the old one). What would you guys use thats stiff enough (and flexible enough) to run a wire thru the trailer?

t500hps

05-10-2009 07:02 AM

electricians use a "snake" that will work great.....basically 50 ft of rigid spooled "wire" that you can force through the trailer, attach wires and pull back out. Home Depot, etc sell them.

Hot Duck

05-10-2009 11:03 AM

I agree. A snake would be the next best bet.

c_deezy

05-10-2009 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t500hps (Post 2862712)

electricians use a "snake" that will work great.....basically 50 ft of rigid spooled "wire" that you can force through the trailer, attach wires and pull back out. Home Depot, etc sell them.

Its called a fish tape, in case you go to the store and ask them. Usually its in the telecom/data product area.

Powerquest_Baby!!

05-11-2009 11:47 AM

I picked up a 25 foot snake at home depot for $10 and it worked like a charm! Thanks guys!

bowtie

05-11-2009 08:51 PM

I use the inner core wire from the shifter control cables. Works great and they're free if you have an old one laying around.

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